Bilstein B8

diablow16 · 05-12-2019, 11:07 AM

I see a lot of guys liking B8s with m-sport/sport oem springs(despite Turner's opinion).

What I haven't heard is if there is any drop in the rear?

I would assume not since springs should be the main factor for dropping the car. I am FBO and had to go bigger wheels/tires (275/35/18 RE71R) to get traction. I occasionally rub on hard compression so I can't handle any setup that drops the rear end at all.

Just looking for a suspension refresh, all street driving.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-12-2019, 12:04 PM

I installed B8s with my M Sport springs. I see no drop in the rear.

steifan · 05-17-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

I installed B8s with my M Sport springs. I see no drop in the rear.

Same here, see no difference. My OE shocks had done 68k miles and the left one was really worn (no leak) and the right one "worn" (some resistance when depressed and some return-action on the rod).

The B8's are about 20mm/0,78" shorter than OE m-sport shocks (BMW 33528036026/Sachs 814903001543) in the rear when fully extended.

dleccord · 05-17-2019, 11:27 PM

i can tell you haven't worked on your rear suspension before.

you can literally remove your rear shocks from your car and it wouldn't drop an inch. the springs hold the rear end of your vehicle up.

steifan · 05-18-2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dleccord

i can tell you haven't worked on your rear suspension before.

you can literally remove your rear shocks from your car and it wouldn't drop an inch. the springs hold the rear end of your vehicle up.

Really

905SlowE92 · 09-09-2020, 08:44 AM

Hey guys, I have an E92 328i RWD 2007. I got gifted H and R lowering springs and Bilstein B8 Shocks both brand new. Will this pair well with my E92? rookie to the suspension game

ewicky · 09-09-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 905SlowE92

Hey guys, I have an E92 328i RWD 2007. I got gifted H and R lowering springs and Bilstein B8 Shocks both brand new. Will this pair well with my E92? rookie to the suspension game

Yes. Get aligned right after, don't use runflats, and have fun.

905SlowE92 · 09-09-2020, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ewicky

Yes. Get aligned right after, don't use runflats, and have fun.

Got some 19" Forgestar F14s waiting for me and not going to use run flats for sure! Thanks!

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diablow16 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0)	Suspension refresh - no drop I see a lot of guys liking B8s with m-sport/sport oem springs(despite Turner's opinion). What I haven't heard is if there is any drop in the rear? I would assume not since springs should be the main factor for dropping the car. I am FBO and had to go bigger wheels/tires (275/35/18 RE71R) to get traction. I occasionally rub on hard compression so I can't handle any setup that drops the rear end at all. Just looking for a suspension refresh, all street driving.
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I installed B8s with my M Sport springs. I see no drop in the rear.
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dleccord Captain 99 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nelson, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	i can tell you haven't worked on your rear suspension before. you can literally remove your rear shocks from your car and it wouldn't drop an inch. the springs hold the rear end of your vehicle up.
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905SlowE92 Private First Class 54 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 328I Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 328i [0.00]	Hey guys, I have an E92 328i RWD 2007. I got gifted H and R lowering springs and Bilstein B8 Shocks both brand new. Will this pair well with my E92? rookie to the suspension game
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